The Karlštejn Treasure is a collection of around 400 objects dating back to the 14th century, when Charles IV commissioned the building of the Castle.
Category: Medieval Histories
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The Castle of Karlštejn
Karlstejn is a remarkable witness to the creative energy of Charles IV, king of Bohema and Holy Roman Emperor 1316 - 1378
Charles IV – 1316 – 2016
This year Prag and Nuremberg celebrates the birth of Charles IV (1316 – 1378) with two major exhibitions and a number of other events.
The Curious Mind of Charles IV
Charles IV was an extremely sensual person possessing a creative and curious mind. A vast number of sources witness to this remarkable leader
Prague – Centre Stage for Charles IV
Charles IV was a king obsessed with organising feasts and processions of all sorts. His rebuilding of Prague is a witness to this.
Crowns of Charles IV of Bohemia
Charles IV was obsessed with organising impressive medieval spectacles. One of the important props were his crowns, of which we know several.
The Portraits of Charles IV of Bohemia
Charles IV belongs to a group of 14th century rulers who commissioned artists to render them as personally recognizable individuals when acting as kings
Charles IV – Medieval Adventurer or National hero?
In 2005 the Czech cast their vote as to who was the greatest Czech hero. Curiously enough a medieval king, Charles IV, came out on top by 68.713 votes.
Charles IV – Boisterous Youth and Crippled King
Charles IV was known as an agile youth with a penchant for taking part in tournaments. However, in 1350 he was severely crippled
Medieval Louvre
To all medievalists: skip queuing for Mona Lisa and visit the newly opened parts of Louvre where its medieval history is told
Triptych of Jan Crabbe
Hans Memling's Triptych of Jan Crabbe is reunited in Landmark Exhibition at the Morgan in the autumn
Tomb of Suleiman the Magnificent in Szigetvár
When Suleiman the Magnificent died in Szigetvár his heart and entrails were buried there. His newly discovered mausoleum is hoped to be a new tourism magnet
The Castle in Lauf – The Wenzelschloss – Medieval Histories
The Castle in Lauf – also known as the Wenzelschloss – was constructed by Charles IV in 1356 on the road between Prague and Nuremberg.
Tarascon and the Tarasque
Twice a year the Tarasque – a medieval river-monster – is dragged through the streets of Tarascon in memory of the heroic deed of St. Martha of Bethany
Medieval Toll Registers from Tarascon
Tarascon is a small town located on the banks of the river Rhône between Arles and Avignon at an old Roman junction. Extensive toll registers from the 14th century shed light on life in Late Medieval Province.
Tarascon and its Medieval Castle
Tarascon in Vaucluse is a small city in Provence situated on the banks of Rhône between Avignon in the north and Arles downstream. It is famous for its massive castle from ca. 1400